Always brush in the direction that the hair lays.
How to get rid of bad matted cat hair.
Use both tools in order to reach both the surface hair as well as that buried deep underneath.
Put on a pair of gloves before you start removing your kitty s mats.
If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes.
To stop mats from forming add regular brushing and combing into your pet s routine.
The longer your cat s hair the more likely it is to mat.
When you reach a mat hold the fur closest to the skin with your fingers before brushing or pulling at the mat.
This helps control the resistance from your brushing and avoids pulling on the cat s skin.
You can use baking soda to clean the cat hair and then let it dry.
Use a de matting brush or comb specifically for your cat s hair length.
Hold the hair nearest your cat s skin firmly but gently so that you don t hurt your cat.
Clean the shampoo off the cat and place it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer.
Take your metal comb and using the wide toothed side comb your cat s fur until you get to the mat on your cat s fur.
Another way you can get rid of the hair is by baking it.
Unless your cat enjoys being brushed she might snap at you or attempt to gash you with her claws.
You can buy pet detangler spray at your local pet supply store or online.
Rather than investing in any other solutions or over complicating matters you may get away with simply brushing your fingers through her matted fur to get rid of it easy.
This helps prevent the pain of the brush getting stuck.
Prepare the matted area sprinkle a little cornstarch or talcum powder in the area of the mat and gently work it around with your fingers.
This technique will only make sure that you thoroughly get rid of the mat.
Long haired cats require more specialized tools such as a cat rake a wide brush with small metal bristles and a long tooth comb.
Wash the cat hair with dishwashing detergent in to get rid of the mats.
Start at the end of the mat and work your way up.
Gently pull the mat up away from the skin so you can see where the skin is.
Gently work your comb through the mat.
During this time run your fingers through your their coat.
Adding water to the mats can actually make them worse.
Instead get a detangler that s made specifically for cats.
Spritz a bit of this onto the mats.
